Herpes Type 1 Questions... - Herpes Message Board

CALI_GURL413 · 03-16-2005, 05:09 PM

I Broke Out With A Pimply Rash On My Inner Thighs And Buttocks. I Was Told By My Doctor It Looked Suspicious And She Had Me Tested For Genital Herpes.

Well I Got My Results And I'm Told That I Do Not Have Genital Herpes, But I Did Test Positive For Herpes Above The Waist. That Really Surprised Me, Because I Have Never Had A Lesion Or A Cold Sore Before.

So, Can Anyone Tell Me About Type 1 Herpes. I Read Its Very Common, But Cant Find Much Info On It. Everything I Find Is Related To Genital Herpes.

Is It Contagious Even If There Is No Lesions Or Cold Sores Visable? Any Info Would Help.

Thanks!

Champ17 · 03-16-2005, 07:17 PM

I think you have it all wrong.. You probably did not have cold sores or fever blisters. Herpes type 1 can also be transmitted to the genitals through oral sex.

CALI_GURL413 · 03-17-2005, 10:41 AM

So are you saying I have type 1 below the waist? The dr said above the waist and brushed it off saying everone pretty much has it above the waist. She said she was positive rash was not herpes. Now she is saying its folliculitis.
I have an appt with a dermotologist too confirm everything.

CALI_GURL413 · 03-17-2005, 11:02 AM

also i took valtrex for 7 days and nothing happened....

Champ17 · 03-17-2005, 01:10 PM

Yes the rash you are referring to is more than likely the reason you tested postive. Herpes can show up many ways if at all. Single or Mulitple Pimples and Paper cuts to name a few.